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News: MSP Brothers Bid Goodbye...

News: KIC Launches Barya Mo, Tulong Mo...

Editorial: The Forgotten Obligation

Feature: A Special Kimby Regina P. Arquiza

Opinion: Equal Footing by Prof. Nanette C. Bang

Literary: Poems and Essay about Lenten Season

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S eoul In its effort to promote effective financialeducation as part of its ongoing reintegration pro-gram to all OFWs in Korea, the Philippine Embassy inSeoul led by His Excellency Ambassador Luis T. Cruzlaunched another level of financial literacy training enti-tled: The Fundamentals of Financial and BusinessManagement (FFBM) last March 21 at the embassybuilding in Itaewon.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Cruz thanked theparticipants for responding to the invitation and empha-sized the importance of the seminar-workshop. This isthe start of our second level campaign on financialliteracy. Considering the current global economic crisis,we believe this seminar is suitable to the current globaleconomic crisis, he said.

Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, who managesmonetary policy and operations as well as the regionalmonetary affairs, currency management and internationaloperations of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)graced the first day of the scheduled four-day seminar-workshop series. He talked about the Financial LearningCampaign of BSP and also discussed the importance of remittance, significance of financial

S eoul, March 3, 2009 Philippine Ambassador toSeoul Luis T. Cruz formally launched the 60th Anniversary of Philippines-Korea relations today with areception at the Westin Chosun Hotel for approximately100 representatives from the Korean print, broadcastand internet media.

Milestones like todays 60th Anniversary offer an occa-sion for us to revisit our past, take stock of our accom-plishments and define a clearer path for our future, said Amb. Cruz.

Sixty years is an important milestone. As the fifth coun-try to extend diplomatic recognition to South Korea andthe third country to send ground combat troops to SouthKorea during the Korean War, the Philippines is proudto have South Korea as one of its most enduring andclosest partners, he added.

by Philippine Embassy

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Amb. Luis T. Cruz launches the celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Philippines-Korea relations with representa-tives from the Korean government and media at the WestinChosun on March 3, 2009.

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at Tongsong Auditorium in Hyehwadong, Seoul.

Ambassador Cruz told SULYAPINOY that there aretwo premiere showings to be held in Korea. The firstpremiere is open to public and will be part of theInternational Migrants Festival celebration to be spon-sored by the Archdiocese of Seoul which is also to beheld on the same date and venue. Since the firstpremiere showing is part of the migrant workers cele-bration, it is expected that the audience are not onlyFilipinos but other nationalities as well, he said.

There will be mass at 11:00 AM in the same venue, tobe followed by food festival and then the free filmshowing is expected to start at 2:00 PM.The second premiere will be held on April 14 at MoonHall National Theater of Korea in Namsan which is in-tended generally for diplomatic community and Koreangovernment officials.

"The Forgotten War", starred by Baron Geisler and YulServo, is a 90-minute feature that tackles the exploits of the Filipino soldiers who were deployed and participatedin the Korean War from 1950-1953 under the auspices of the United Nations Command.

P hilippine Embassy, Seoul In commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Philippine-Korea Bilat-eral Relations, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul headedby Ambassador Luis T. Cruz will show a free premiere of the film The Forgotten War on April 12, Easter Sunday

G yeonggi-do, Korea In a phone interview lastMarch 20, the Korea Ministry of Labor (MOL) toldSULYAPINOY that the Korean government through theforeign workforce policy committee, has decided to cut its2009 quota for foreign workers effective March 19. Thismove aims to stabilize the increasing trend of local un-employment and encourage companies to hire legalforeign workers who are already in Korea, amid theworsening domestic employment market.

by Dondave Jabay

MOL said, a total of 34,000 foreign workers can bedeployed to Korea until February next year, which isonly one-third to last years quota of 100,000. The totalquota will be halved between H-2 and E-9 workingvisas at 17,000 for each category.

H-2 is a working-visitor visa issued to ethnic Koreanswith foreign nationalities living in China, Russia andother neighboring countries while(turn to page 2)

by Dondave Jabay

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Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (left) who talked about Financial Learning Campaign of BSPreceives a Plaque of Appreciation from His Excellency Ambassador Luis T. Cruz during the first day of The Fundamentals of Financial and Business Management (FFBM) workshop-seminar held at the Philippine Embassy building in Itaewon.

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Korea to Cut Foreign E-9 is a working visa under the Employment PermitSystem (EPS).

Currently, there are 15 sending countries under EPS whohave an ongoing Memorandum of Agreement (MOU)between Korea. These are Philippines, Mongolia, SriLanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Paki-stan, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar,Kyrgyzstan, and East Timor.

More so, the EPS quota will also be divided according toindustry - the manufacturing accounts for 13,000; con-struction 2,000; service 100; agricultural and livestock1,000; and fishery 900.

MOL further said it hasntfinalized the quota per sendingcountries yet but affirmed that the competition amongforeigners to win a working opportunity here is expectedto become much fiercer than before. It also clarified thatthe new quota will not affect foreign workers who will bereemployed by their current employers after their sojournperiod expires.

MOL also disclosed that the governments overall labor policy for this year is to downsize the number of newforeign workers and the drastic quota cut for H-2 and E-9visas was in line to this policy.

MOL also elaborated that during March to August, whenemployment is expected to deteriorate due to economicrecession, one-third of the planned quota will be broughtin and from September to February next year, the resttwo-thirds will be implemented. It also added that if theeconomic recovery will gain speed in the second half,additional quota introduction may be reviewed.

In December, it was reported that the ministry stoppedissuing visas as the annual quota for the period March2008 to February 2009 was reached earlier thanexpected.

On the other hand, Elmer Ramirez, a KIC volunteer,commended the "Barya mo, Tulong mo sa Kapwa mo"initiative. It is a very good project because it collectscoins and donate them for a good cause, instead of throwing or keeping them on the corner, he said.

K asan, Pocheon City The Kasan InternationalCommunity (KIC) launched a coin collection fundraising dubbed as "Barya mo, Tulong mo sa Kapwa mo"last March 8 at St. Thomas Parish, Kasan, Pocheon City.The initiative was pursued to raise funds for the outreachprogram of the community in line with its vision to helpdistressed migrant workers and the underprivilegedpeople in the Philippines.

The objectives of the outreach program is to providemedical and financial assistance, support repatriationcost of deported Filipino migrant workers, and help vic-tims of natural calamities in the Philippines.

More so, KIC planned more fund raising activities like

Concert for a Cause to be held on June this year andother events to raise more funds to strengthen its cru-sade in helping more people in need throughout theyears.

KIC coordinators Sr. Luz Olalia, SjBP and Sr. Julia KimSjBP, thanked sponsors and volunteers for their continu-ous and unconditional support to the community.Despite the lack of funds in our community, it has never been a hindrance in showing our love to others, theSjBP sisters said. and volunteers, the SjBP sisters said.

NEWSPhil. Embassy Launches

planning, types of financial instruments, microfinanceand credit surety fund program.

In his introductory talk, Mr. Guinigundo emphasized theimportance of knowing not only on how to save but moreimportantly on how to start and manage a business in thePhilippines. As you may already know, our country hasan external debt of $54-billion. Considering this situation,it is vital for us to have a desire to become financiallyindependent, he said.

And for all our OFWs, financial independence is a key toa happy reunion with your respective families in thePhilippines, Mr. Guinigundo added.

Counselor Edgardo Garcia, MBA, a UP College of Busi-ness Administration graduate, on the other hand dis-cussed the Basics of Entrepreneurship and BusinessPlanning (Feasibility Study) during the second day of theseminar last March 29. In his lecture, Counselor Garciaemphasized the participants the basic process flow instarting a small enterprise as well as on how to conduct afeasibility study before starting a good business.

More so, topics on Introduction to Marketing and Adver-

tising, and Introduction to Bookkeeping will complete theseminar-workshop series syllabus to be discussed byVice Consul Arnel G. Talisayon, also a UP College of Business Administration graduate on April 5.

Labor Attach Delmer Cruz in his invitation email to theFilcom representatives encouraged everyone to attendthe said seminar. We strongly encourage you and your members to avail of this opportunity to acquire additionalknowledge and skills to help you and your family better prepare for the future, especially your life after being anOFW, he said.

LabAtt Cruz also said that participants with completeattendance will be given a certificate of completionsigned by the Ambassador.

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by Anthony Carl Dacones - Kasan Correspondent

by Amie SisonCommunity (HFCC) last March 8 at St. Benedict Par-ish Church after 2-years of their missionary service inKorea as part of their vocational trainings.

They delivered their words of gratitude to theSambayanan with a wonderful song and heart-

warming speeches.The two brothers served the Filipino Communitythrough spiritual reflection of Migrant Workers andFilipina married to Korean national. They also providedunconditional support to Fr. Alvin Parantar, MSP in hisfirst two years assignment as chaplain of HFCC.

Their active participation to the community truly appre-ciated by some church volunteers and churchgoers of HFCC.

Br. Moises and Br. Fredy left for Philippines last March14.

H yehwadong Seoul Br. Moises Robert T.Olavides, MSP and Br. Fredy C. Permentilla,MSP bid farewell to Hyehwadong Filipino Catholic

60th Anniversary of RP-ROK Amb. Cruz opened the ceremony with the announcementby Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo desig-nating March 3, 2009 as Philippines-Korea FriendshipDay and the year 2009 as Philippines-Korea FriendshipYear.

The designations aim to raise awareness about thecommon history, culture and future shared by the twocountries.

Amb. Cruz launched the 60th Anniversary with represen-tatives from the Korean Government, including the Minis-try of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Patriotsand Veterans Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, the Korea Local Authorities Foundation for International Relations, and the Korea Post.

The Korea Post launched the Philippines-Korea Com-memorative Stamps during the same event, featuringKoreas Sonori in Hangawi and the PhilippinePanagbenga Flower Festival.

Meanwhile, Director-General Choi Jong-moon of theSouth Asia and Pacific Affairs Bureau of the MOFAT saidthat the relationship between Korea and the Philippines,grounded on a firm foundation forged through 60 years of cooperation, will continue to develop in the future.

Our two governments will spare no effort in lifting thisrelationship on a higher plain, he added.

Other major activities of the Philippine Embassy inSouth Korea this year include the One Philippinesexhibit at the plaza in front of the Seoul City Hall on 29-30 May 2009; the launching of The Forgotten War atthe National Theater of Korea on 14 April 2009; andthe unveiling of the Philippine marker at the UN Memo-rial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in Busan on 28 May2009.

The One Philippines exhibit will showcase the his-tory, culture, tradition, and business environment of the Philippines. The two-day event will feature a num-ber of cultural performances, including professionalperformers from the Philippines and lively streetdances.

"The Forgotten War" is a 90-minute feature that tack-les the exploits of the Filipino soldiers who participatedin the Korean War from 1950-1953 under the auspices

of the United Nations Command.The marker, meanwhile, will pay tribute to the morethan 7,000 Filipino soldiers who stood side by sidewith their South Korean brethren during the KoreanWar in the 1950s.

The Philippine Embassy will also take part in severalcultural activities throughout the year.

(Holding the piggy bank) Fr. Liam OKeffe, Chaplain of

St. Thomas Parish flanked by Sr. Maria, SjBP Superior and Sr. Juliana Kim, SjBP, in charge of Kasan Migrant Workers Center (right) pose with volunteers during thelaunching of "Barya mo, Tulong mo sa Kapwa mo" KIC fund raising project.

Br. Moises Robert T. Olavides, MSP (left) and Br. Fredy C.Permentilla, MSP (right) pose with Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSPafter receiving plaque of appreciation from HFCC.

Photo by Amie Sison

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showed that there are 74 OFWs retrenched sinceOctober 2008 from 12 companies in South Korea,it is a record that is expected to rise due to theworsening condition of the economy. Such condi-tion will definitely lead to more displaced workerswho will need food and accommodation assis-tance.

Even if there are some organizations and institu-tions in Korea that provide food and temporaryshelter for the displaced and distressed workers, itis one of the responsibilities of the Philippine gov-ernment particularly its representatives here inKorea to ensure the welfare of the OFWs residingin Korea.

EDITORIAL

A midst the ongoing world economic crisis thatare occurring which resulted to increasing jobdisplacements abroad, the Philippine governmentlaid its plans on how to give assistance on OverseasFilipino Workers (OFWs) that are and will be af-fected by massive layoffs in every part of the globeincluding workers in South Korea.

Trainings and seminar-workshops on financial edu-cation is one of the programs it implemented as partof the governments reintegration programs for OFWs returning to the Philippines. This program issuitable since it promotes entrepreneurship andfinancial literacy, business management, skills train-ing among others, which is good in preparing for theOFWs future with their family back home.

The program also focuses on micro-enterprise de-velopment in which the government can provide anon-collateralized loan for up to 50,000 pesos withonly 5% annual interest rate.

Although it might be helpful to those who are return-ing to the Philippines, it would not be enough to helpdisplaced OFWs especially the case here in SouthKorea. Unlike in other countries such as Taiwanamong others, where an OFW must return to thePhilippines after being laid off, OFWs that are dis-placed in Korea still have two months luck to look for another company before they will be mandatorydeported back to the Philippines.

While most of them are hopeful to look for a newemployer, it is within these two months duration thatthey need assistance the most. It is because after

leaving their previous company, they also have toleave their shelter that the previous company hasprovided them.

Considering that the Migrante International data

Since this year marks the 60th anniversary of Philip-pines and South Korea relations, it would be best touse this celebration not only to show the strongalliance between the two countries or to show our cultures, but also to make sure that the rights andwellbeing of OFWs are protected.

It is commendable to acknowledge the strong alli-ance between the Philippines and South Korea dueto the fact that a lot of Filipino soldiers sacrificedtheir lives to help South Korea during the KoreanWar, but the welfare of Filipino workers whom weconsidered modern heroes of our own time andcontinuously fighting the war against poverty mustnot be forgotten.

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FEATURE / OPINION


by Regina P. Arquizathere is always a brighter future ahead. Indeed, Ishould comfort myself that there is always a difficultyto hinder our progress and if we are caught in mo-ments of frustrations, we must count ourselves fromdespair. As long as we are alive, we should never losehope, because there is always a tomorrow waiting,Kim said.With this attitude, she was able to survive with twokinds of cancer, Leukemia and Cervical. After surviv-ing from two kinds of cancer (Leukemia and Cervical),I promised to God that I would serve Him according toHis will. I believe God extended my life with specialpurpose and using me as one of His instruments andall of my constructive desires are created through thepower of God, she added.

A Womens Rights AdvocateComplaints from Filipinas who are victims of domesticviolence against their respective husbands motivatedher to establish FKSA. She felt the need of creating anorganization that could help less fortunate women

without depending from Overseas Filipino Workersgroups in Incheon.

In June 2001, FKSA was founded with the help of her four friends who are also married to Koreans. Accord-ing to her, they filed a petition asking the Republic of Koreas Department of Justice through the help of thePhilippine Ambassador to Korea to grant foreignwomen married to Koreans who are victims of domes-tic violence to become permanent residents. As longas these women can provide evidences that they arevictims of domestic violence, theyd be able to avail thepermanent residency status. Luckily, it was approvedand became a law in the Republic of Korea, Kim said.

There was no point in her life that she ever thought of giving up her advocacy. I believe that there is anequal opportunity between men and women becausewe are the same in the eyes of God, she added.

An Exquisite WomanFe Kim is truly an exquisite woman and indeed aspecial Kim. She has a big heart for those people inneed making FKSA be recognized in the 2008 Presi-dential Award for being an outstanding organizationpromoting the welfare of Filipinos. Her leadership anddedication was recognized not only by PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo, but by Filipinos in differentparts of the world.

Her words are truly inspiring. If you are married toKorean be polite and/or courteous to the family of your husband. This is one of the secret weapons to win

their heart and they will protect you just in case your husband giving you a hard time. As far as my observa-tion is concerned, the parents and older brothers/sisters shall have the power to say something that theymust follow it and this is part of their culture andtradition, said Kim.

W ith the increasing number of mixed marriagesand children in Korea, the countrys description

of being a nation unified by one bloodline is said to bechanging to a multiethnic and multicultural society. Koreais in the process of a big societal change. The govern-ment is in the course of reviewing policies and laws for immigrants married to Koreans. Along with the process,problems such as granting of citizenship or residency,domestic violence, discrimination, cultural differencesand so on are being studied by the government.

Among those foreign immigrants having Kim as their lastname includes one Filipina married to a Korean nationalnamed Fe who has been here for thirteen years andindeed a Philippine pride. Being a wife, a womens rightsadvocate, a cancer survivor, a believer, a fighter, and agreat leader, Fe Gimarino Kim inspires a lot of Filipinos

especially those who are married to Koreans. And as theworld celebrates the International Womens Month inMarch to honor womens social, economic and politicalachievements worldwide, Kim is one of those who de-serve all accolades as she continuously advocateswomens rights.

A Great Leader Kim is the founder of the Filipino Korean Spouses Asso-ciation (FKSA), a group of Filipino and Korean coupleswho are in pursuit of peace and unity in their marriage.Their organization believes that despite the existence of trials and tribulations, creating a harmonious and affec-tionate partnership, promotion of growth and develop-ment of couples, parental responsibility and understand-ing cross-cultural differences are essential to be success-ful in married life.

FKSA has been serving a lot of Filipinas through theassistance they give in molding their children to becomevaluable citizens, help victims of domestic violence, andhelping one another in terms of generating jobs andemployment opportunities necessary in the enhancementof the quality of life they have.

A Loving WifeIt is never easy for Filipinas to be married with Koreansdue to cultural differences. Understanding each other interms of language and customs are difficult giving themgrave challenges to keep their marriage in a harmoniousstate. However, in spite of intricacies, Kim is happilymarried to Sung Jin Kim. My family is my inspirationmost especially my husband that he is always helping

me and supporting me morally and spiritually, Kim said.A Believer and Fighter Kim doesnt know the word quit! She has so much opti-mism that shows her innate nature of being a believer and a strong fighter. Life is never easy, but she is thetype of person who manages to have a positive outlookno matter how serious the situation is. She believes that

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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

I reiterate my stand on theprevious interviews to meregarding my suggestion to the Korean gov-ernment to create an agency or action groupthat will conduct an educational seminar toKorean men marrying foreigners. The sug-gested seminar will be the culture and familyrelationship of the respective country of theforeigner they will marry.

Inherent gladness was felt, when South Ko-rean president, Lee Myung-bak announcedhis plan to educate Korean men on the cul-ture of the foreign bride before they will tiethe knot. The present administration is look-ing to the repercussion of the persistentsurge of the interracial marriages that con-tribute to multicultural society in Korea.

It is a fact, that the influx of Korean men todiversified countries like Philippines, Viet-nam, Cambodia and other Southeast Asiancountries are amazing through intermediar-ies like brokers or agencies. In a very shortperiod of time of knowing each other, thetwo parties never had a chance to knoweach other personally thus, the informationand education in their respective culture andcharacter are at risk.

Realistically, like the Philippines, a Filipinamarrying a Korean attends a CFO(Counseling for Filipina Overseas) seminar.

The objective is to educate them on Koreanlanguage and culture before coming here.How about Korean men marrying a Filipina?

Equal information on personal value orienta-tions and family culture are highly requestedto lessen the problems on human rights anddomestic violence.

Korean governments interracial marriageand multicultural family law are really intime. With the strict implementation of theselaws, foreign wives false hopes and falsedreams of marrying a foreigner only foreconomic reason will be eradicated.

For my curiosity, why do male Koreansmostly from the provinces flock to othercountries to marry foreigners? Is it becauseof the ratio of Korean male to female ishigher than the latter now a days? Is it theresult of choosing baby boys from the previ-ous years rather than girls? Is it too expen-sive for the Korean men to wed Koreanbride?

As an additional analysis, if Koreans familyculture is patriarchal, where husbands arethe kings and decision makers, what if hisforeign wife comes from an equal genderfamily culture? Theres no doubt, perplexi-

ties and intricacies in relationship will ema-nate.

Finally, Korean government has a vital rolenot only to have the planned theoreticalframework but the strict implementation ofthe interracial marriage law.

Fe Kim, representing FKSA receives a Presidential Citationin the category of "Banaag Award" personally presented by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the MalacaangPalace for its effort in ensuring the safety of Filipinasmarried to Korean nationals and upholding their rights intheir foreign adoptive country.

Fe Kim, founder of the Filipino Korean Spouses Associa-tion (FKSA), poses while holding FKSAs Banaag Award.


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LITERARY

Paid for Debt Paid for Debt Paid for Debt Paid for Debt by Ehd Villarta Jr.

Lord, here I am knelt down and prayWith endless thoughts, a words to sayFor the son of man and the son of God

Thank you for showing us, the true meaning of love.

From that scene in the garden of GethsemaneFor how man betrayed you, in replace of money

With all insulting words, pain and Your agonyTo forgive us oh Lord, you take that way.

Soldier mocked You, taking Your robeCrowned on Your head, a twist of thornsAnd Your sweat became drops of blood

For every great drops, running to the ground.

You felt helpless, people looking aroundThe world is turning, as You fall to the ground

In a distance of love, under the weight of the crossFor every step You take the road, our dear Jesus.

Long thick nail pressed it on Your open palmThe hammer droves it, and Your feeble groans

The blood gushed forth, sprinkled to the archer's armHanging on the cross, on Your wound; Your body rest upon.

And the hailed one became the decried oneAnd having said this, he breathed his last"Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit"

It is finished, paid in full; over our sin, our debt!


Liham ni Amie Sison

I tago niyo na lamang ako sa pangalang Paolo. Dalawang taon na ako dito sa Korea. Medyo matagal na rin pero hindi ko pa rin masabi na kaya ko ng mag-ilamang ako sa mga Pilipino na nakikipagsapalaran dito para sa kinabukasan ng ating pamilya. Napilitang magtrabaho dahil sa hirap ng buhay ng ating bNapakalungkot mag-isa. Napansin ko na isa rin ako sa mga Pilipino na nag sisimba dito sa Hyehwa. Pag sisimba na hindi ko naman madalas na ginawa sa Pimaliban na lamang kung makikipag libing. Pinagmamasdan ko ang mga lalake na astig na nanalangin, iniisip ko kung pareho ba kami ng istorya sa buhay.

Naging magulo ang pananampalataya ko sa buong buhay ko. Halos hindi ko na Siya kilala. Hindi ko maisaulo ang Ama Namin at lalo na ang pag darasal ng r At sa tanging pagtanda lamang ng krus ang maipagmamalaki ko bilang isang Katoliko. Sa halip na kilalanin ko siya at maiparamdam ko sa kanya ang pagmamsa kanya ay kasalungat pa doon ang aking ginawa.

Pinag aralan ko ang ibat-ibang relihiyon. Ang Saksi ni Jehova, Iglesia ni Kristo at maliliit na Christian Community ang binigyan ko ng halaga. Dumalo rkanilang mga okasyon at masasabi ko na binigyan ko ito ng dedikasyon at panahon. Tumagal ito ng mga dalawang buwan at lumilipat na ako sa ibang relihiykay lamig at mapurok ang aking pananampalataya. Ngunit hindi ko man lamang naisip na sana ay bigyan ko ng magandang kahulugan ang aking sarili bilanKatoliko.

Hindi Niya ako binigyan ng mabibigat na problema o bigyan ako ng pagkakataon upang bumalik sa kanya. Kaya patuloy pa rin ang panlalamig ko sa kanya. Hasa hindi ko na namalayan na lalayo na ako sa aking pamilya. Mapadpad dito sa Korea at maghanap-buhay. Gaya nga ng nasabi ko, naging mahirap lalo sa akipag tatrabaho dito dahil sa pangungulila sa kanila. Nagkaroon ako ng panahon na maipagmamalaki ko sa ngayon.

Niyaya ako minsan ng kaibigan ko Hyehwa. Hindi para magsimba kung hindi para makipag inuman sa chicken house. Hanggang sa mapadpad kami sa han. Hindi ko alam kung anung nangyari sa akin at parang gumaan ang aking pakiramdam. Nakapag nilay ako sa homily. At napagsisihan ang mga kasalananKanya. Isang araw na pagkilala ko sa kanya. Buong pagkatao ko ang nabago. Binigyan Niya ako ng pagkakataon na makilala siya na hindi niya ako bigyan subok. At hindi pa huli ang lahat.

Doon ko nalaman ng dilim ng aking pananampalataya. Na dati ay daig pa ako ng mga batang musmos na marunong manalangin. Sa kasalanan ko sa Kanya pgusto kong iaalay ang aking buhay at paglingkura Siya. Hindi ko man lamang naisip na magkakaroon pa ng kaliwanagan ang aking pananampalataya. Kung snapahiwalay ako sa aking pamilya kung kalian pa hindi nila marinig na marunong na akong magdasal.

Darating ang araw na uuwi ako sa Pilipinas. Sa araw na iyon hindi lamang perang naipon, mga kaalaman at magagandang ala-ala ang madadala ko kung hinpananampalataya tumibay sa pamamagitan ng isang paanyaya.

Ang kwento ay nagmula sa malawak na imahinasyon ng may akda. Ngayong Semana Santa, bigyan sana ng panahon kausapin Siya. Magpasalamat sa mgyayang ipinagkakaloob at humingi ng tulong sa mga problemang lumulunod sa ating pamumuhay. Napakalaking bagay ang bigyan Siya ng papuri. Ngayon ahon upang magnilay at sana ang ating pananampalataya ay lalo pang tumibay.

Isang Sakong DolyarIsang Sakong DolyarIsang Sakong DolyarIsang Sakong Dolyarni Joan C. Romero

(This poem is lovingly dedicated to my one and only "Lolo Esiong")

May isang tao akong hindi makakalimutanPagkukulang ng aking amay kanyang pinunanSiya ang naging sandalan ng aking kabataan

Kabaitan niyay sadyang di matatawaran.

Damit pamasko, baon at gamit sa paaralanMga laruan at pagkain sa hapag-kainan

Ay walang sawa niyang tinutugunanUpang mga apo niya ay di mapabayaan.

Nitong bagong taon lang namin natuklasanSiya na palay may malubhang karamdaman

Nais ko sanang umuwi upang siyay pagsilbihanNgunit di nagtagal ay sumuko na sa laban.

Ang mawalan ng hindi man lang masilayanAng pinakamahirap sa pangingibang bayan

Ngunit kailangan nating tanggapin ang katotohananNa sa buhay ay Siya lang ang may karapatan.

Pasko ng pagkabuhay noon, akin pang natatandaanHuling birot habilin nya bago lumipad ang aking sinasakyan

Apo, sa iyong pagbalik akoy iyong pasalubunganIsang sakong dolyar ang iuwi mo sa aking kanlungan.


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The most exciting part!!!The first person to answer the puzzle correctly will begiven a public recognition through SULYAPINOYnewsletter and website. How to report your answer?Please call 010-9294-4365 or email @

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Instructions:

1) Fill the white squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that theyadd up to the sums shown in highlighted squares (graycolor).2) A gray color square will show one or two numbersseparated by a diagonal line.3) A number that is above the diagonal line is the sum of the row of white squares to its right.4) A number that is below the diagonal line is the sum of the column of white squares beneath it.

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1) There are no zeroes.2) Do not put the same number in each sum of the rowof white squares to its right or column beneath i t.

Answer to Vol. 2 ~ Issue 4

FUN & LEARN / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Answer Here

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01 - Miguel M. BalteroJoyce Dela Cruz

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Gilbert B. Ocaya12 - Edison D. Cabiles Jr.14 - Christopher V. Mationg 15 - Michael B. Paelden


17 - Earl Barredo25 - Eliseo A. Blas26 - Alejandro A. Valenzuela

Jocelyn N. Padagdag 27 - Rebeck P. Beltran

Ma. Theresa D. Noma

29 - Nerissa C. AbieraSherwin E. Ecita30 - Fr. Alvin B. Parantar, MSP

Eduardo M. Ico Jr.

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